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AGL takeover bid first, but not last on net zero grounds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... whose stock had fallen more than 67% in the last five years. If listed companies such as AGL are taken private, the governance structures around those assets change as well, which shifts the level of accountability and transparency around critical infrastructure ...

Rest taps Calvert, Parametric for enhanced ESG mandate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 14 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... Morgan Stanley. "As a pioneer in responsible investing, we recognised decades ago that strong environmental, social and governance practices can have positive implications for corporate performance," said Calvert director of responsible investment strategy ...

CFOs see ESG action as central: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... CFOs cited that as a barrier. Foundational to action on ESG is identifying risks and opportunities and establishing governance, Dobson emphasised. "Most CFOs have at least identified risk/opportunities," he said. "That's good. Then governance next. ...

Proxy adviser reforms overturned by Senate

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 10 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
... president, general counsel at Glass Lewis. "The new rules were unwarranted and did not promote a healthy system of corporate governance." CPA Australia general manager external affairs, policy and advocacy Jane Rennie welcomed the vote and said that ...

Super funds react to Rio report into bullying, sexism, racism

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 3 FEB 2022  |  NEWS
Investors are reacting with deep concern to the findings of an external review of Rio Tinto's workplace culture which revealed "disturbing findings of bullying, sexual harassment, racism and other forms of discrimination." The report found bullying ...

Magnis appoints Global Impact Initiative founder to board

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... his "unique blend of leadership and business skills gained in the corporate environment married with financial and governance skills gained in the Not-for-Profit sector" in announcing the appointment. Gunesekera has more than 25 years' experience and ...

Australian execs say climate change already impacting: Deloitte

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... 68% say they are using more sustainable materials, 61% ay they are including monitoring of climate risk in corporate governance processes, 60% say they are increasing the efficiency of energy use, 60% are developing new climate-friendly products or services ...

Using data, reporting to fill in the steps to net zero 2050: Northern Trust

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
Investors are seeking a holistic approach to managing climate risks, and are working to figure out how they're going to implement the plans that get them to their net zero targets. Investors are still seeking information on carbon metrics, physical ...

Franklin Templeton hires CalPERS exec for new global head of sustainability role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... ESG investment strategy globally. Simpson joins from CalPERS, where she was managing investment director for board governance and sustainability. In that role, Simpson was responsible for leading the development and execution of CalPERS' Sustainable ...

Deep engagement to follow SSGA CEO letter to directors

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022  |  NEWS
... on this area over time." As part of this engagement campaign, SSGA will specifically hone in on the nomination and governance committee and their role in considering diverse candidates and on making sure the directors they are nominating are not serving ...